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Cox & Kings unveils new branding as part of global expansion
7+ hour, 8+ min ago (427+ words) Cox & Kings has unveiled a complete brand refresh, with a new digital presence and creative campaign, reflecting both its 265-plus years of travel heritage and contemporary outlook. The small-group touring specialist said the refreshed identity "positions the brand firmly for…...
P&O Cruises to launch travel agent live chat - News
4+ hour, 11+ min ago (477+ words) P&O Cruises plans to launch a travel agent live chat tool later this year in a bid to answer questions quicker than current wait times. Addressing agents on P&O Cruises" Britannia at the Clia Conference, Ruth Venn, the…...
Jet2holidays hosts Greece-themed evening for more than 80 agents
7+ hour, 30+ min ago (299+ words) Jet2holidays hosted a Greece-inspired event for independent travel agents on Thursday (June 4), along with the Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO), to help drive sales to the country. More than 80 agency partners attended the evening event, held at Harbour House in Bristol....
AAAs Q&A: Nicki Goldsmith, Virgin Atlantic global agency sales director
8+ hour, 13+ min ago (543+ words) Virgin Atlantic will be one half of the first joint headline sponsorship of the Agent'Achievement Awards at this year's annual celebration of the trade on July 9 Nicki Goldsmith, director of global agency'sales at Virgin Atlantic, says the carrier is'thrilled to…...
Government proposes new worker protections four years after P&O Ferries scandal
13+ hour ago (719+ words) Proper rest periods, fairer pay and stronger rights and protections in law are being promised for ferry workers under new government proposals. The new laws would guarantee minimum rest periods and fair pay for seafarers working on frequent crossings between…...
Oceania Cruises competition highlighted "strength of knowledge" among trade - All Content
5+ hour, 11+ min ago (938+ words) Oceania Cruises has hailed the "strength of knowledge" among UK agents as it revealed the winners of its Oceania Insiders video competition, held with Travel Weekly. Sales bosses at the luxury cruise line said the initiative is part of a…...
Clia to make 2026 "most impactful year yet" for trade engagement
12+ hour, 18+ min ago (304+ words) Clia has unveiled a new fam trip to Seattle and a line-up of new events for the luxury and small-ship sectors for 2026. The announcements came as the trade body hosted its annual UK conference in Southampton, with more than 800 delegates…...
Cruise chiefs identify "great opportunity" for UK agents to fill late capacity
10+ hour, 4+ min ago (725+ words) Cruise line sales chiefs have urged UK agents to make the most of "opportunities" to secure cruise bookings for this season as other markets continue to soften. Speaking to more than 800 delegates at the annual Clia Conference in Southampton, leaders…...
Agent made redundant sets up own Hays Independence Group branch
8+ hour, 46+ min ago (345+ words) A travel agent who was made redundant before Christmas has opened her first branch as part of the Hays Travel Independence Group. Victoria Kennan's outlet is in Victoria Square in Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire. Kennan has been supported by the Hays…...
Cover Stars 2026: Idle Travel's Tyler Hunter savours a taste of Madeira
11+ hour, 36+ min ago (282+ words) The travel industry newcomer tells Juliet Dennis about'the mix of relaxation, adventure and culture Q. Why did you apply to become a Cover Star? A. I'm 18 and fairly new to the travel industry. I saw Cover Stars as a great opportunity to…...